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Documentary about the rise and fall of Leandro de Itaquera Samba School, a cultural organization from São Paulo east end that had a major role during the profissionalization of Carnival competition in the city.
Top billed cast
- Enio JustinianoHimself
- Gilson Nunes VitórioHimself
- Leandro Alves MartinsHimself
- Bruno BaronettiHimself
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